"The next time you want to pretend you’re a royal entertaining someone in your extravagant salon, get dessert at Baccarat Bar. The palatial space boasts two enormous Baccarat crystal chandeliers and an art collection worthy of the museum across the street. Drinks start at $30, but they do come with silver dishes of very good olives and spiced nuts, so it’s kind of a deal if you think about it. For dessert, we recommend the île flottante and a scoop or two of whatever ice cream or sorbet is on offer." - carina finn koeppicus